Cloverdale (CA) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Cloverdale, California, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Cloverdale varies. It peaks at 310 hours in May and drops to 160 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3042 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Cloverdale serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 79% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 55%.

Cloverdale vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Cloverdale enjoys an average of 3042 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Cloverdale

December, Cloverdale’s wettest month, receives 0.6 mm (0.02 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Cloverdale Precipitation page.